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Arsenal target Cardiff's Axel Donczew, the youngest player in Welsh club's history

Arsenal are reported to have strong interest in Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew, who made his debut at 15 years and 234 days last season to become the youngest player in the Welsh club's history. The move would see Donczew join the Gunners' academy set-up.

Football Jul 17

Rashford set for August return to United as Barcelona permanent move collapses

Marcus Rashford is expected back at Manchester United's Carrington training ground around 10 August after a post-World Cup rest period. Barcelona declined to sign him permanently for £26m despite his 14 goals and 14 assists on loan, instead spending £69m on Anthony Gordon.

Football Jul 17

Beth Blacklock leaves Saracens for newly promoted Stade Rochelais in personal homecoming

Scotland centre Beth Blacklock has departed Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens to join newly promoted French Élite 1 Féminine side Stade Rochelais, a city where her father once lived and played rugby.

Rugby Jul 17

Lille president backs Bouaddi to stay despite £85m Man City interest

Lille president Olivier Letang says there is a 'strong chance' 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi remains at the club this summer, even as Manchester City pursue the Morocco international following his World Cup performances.

Football Jul 17

Manchester United revive interest in Fulham's Berge after Norway's World Cup run

Manchester United are reportedly in renewed contact with Fulham midfielder Sander Berge this summer, five years after fans famously mistook a mystery visitor at Carrington for the Norwegian. The 28-year-old started five of Norway's six World Cup games before their quarter-final exit to England.

Football Jul 17

Guardiola warns Maresca that Man City's squad rebuild may be far from over

Pep Guardiola has cautioned that Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca could face unexpected departures this summer, drawing on his own experience of misjudging the squad's needs before a £400m rebuild.

Football Jul 17

Alexander-Arnold relishes Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid after World Cup squad snub

Trent Alexander-Arnold has welcomed Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, calling it 'a pleasure' to work with the Portuguese coach as he bids to nail down the right-back spot vacated by Dani Carvajal's departure.

Football Jul 17

Tielemans reveals Jonny Evans helped seal his £35m Manchester United move

Youri Tielemans has credited former Leicester teammate Jonny Evans as a key influence in his £35m transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester United, saying Evans spoke directly to manager Michael Carrick about his character.

Football Jul 17

Arsenal in advanced talks for Morgan Rogers as Tzolis and Trossard deals reshape squad

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £34m deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis and are now in advanced negotiations over Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, as Leandro Trossard departs for Besiktas in a £17m deal.

Football Jul 17

Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship and lifts sponsored-boots ban at 16

Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney, has signed a scholarship deal with Manchester United after five years in the club's academy. The milestone also ends a club-imposed ban on his Puma sponsorship boots, which apply to all players in the Under-16s and below.

Football Jul 17

Mount handed chance to earn new United role as Carrick eyes him for deeper midfield

Mason Mount faces a defining pre-season at Manchester United after three injury-hit years at Old Trafford. With United rebuffing AC Milan enquiries, the 27-year-old must prove his worth under Michael Carrick amid growing midfield competition.

Football Jul 17

The £88m Chelsea signing and European champion Arsenal failed to land before this summer

As Arsenal push to strengthen their squad following their first Premier League title in 22 years, a look back at two high-profile transfer misses — Mykhailo Mudryk and Thomas Lemar — that continue to define the club's window frustrations.

Football Jul 17

Manchester United agree £45m fee for Roma's Manu Kone as Joao Gomes heads to Aston Villa

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £45m deal to sign French midfielder Manu Kone from Roma, according to Rio Ferdinand, who cited transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, Joao Gomes appears set to join Aston Villa for £35m after a medical was scheduled for Friday.

Football Jul 17

Sporting Kansas City president refuses to rule out move for Mohamed Salah

Sporting Kansas City's president of soccer operations David Lee declined to deny interest in Mohamed Salah at a press conference this week, fuelling speculation that MLS clubs are frontrunners to sign the Liverpool departure.

Football Jul 17

Olise wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid despite record 27-goal season

According to L'Équipe, Michael Olise has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of a record season with Bayern Munich (27 goals, 33 assists in 68 matches). The transfer is valued between €200 and €250 million.

Football Jul 17

United close in on Kone as £45m fee agreed and Gomes leaves Wolves for medical

Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of signing Roma midfielder Manu Kone for £45m, according to Rio Ferdinand, days after completing deals for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Separately, Joao Gomes has left Wolves' training camp for a medical, with Aston Villa understood to have won that race.

Football Jul 17

Koné at €55M: Roma ready to sell, Manchester United leading the race

After an impressive World Cup with France, Manu Koné could leave AS Roma this summer. The Roman club, facing financial constraints, is asking €55 million for its midfielder, with Manchester United leading the pursuit.

Football Jul 17

Saliba injury sharpens Arsenal's £25m Mavropanos pursuit as PSG teenager snubs Gunners

Arsenal's need for a centre-back has grown more urgent after William Saliba was ruled out for up to five months with back surgery, with former Gunner Dinos Mavropanos available for around £25m following West Ham's relegation. Meanwhile, teenage PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba has ended Arsenal's interest by joining Paris FC.

Football Jul 17

Rashford rules out Fenerbahce move as United return looms after England's World Cup exit

Marcus Rashford has no interest in joining Fenerbahce this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, and is expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season. The 28-year-old's future will only be resolved if a top club submits a formal bid.

Football Jul 16

Santos reveals Palmer's personal message after completing £50m Manchester United move

Andrey Santos has completed a £50 million transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United, signing a five-year deal. The Brazilian midfielder revealed that Cole Palmer, a boyhood United fan, messaged him to wish him well upon hearing the news.

Football Jul 16